Description: Emperor Palpatine Black Robes: ROTS, ESB, ROTJPrefix: SLDetachment:Sith Lord Detachment Context: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, Episode VI: Return of the JediMaster of the Dark Side of the the Force, Darth Sidious maintains rule over the galaxy from his ruthlessly established public role as Emperor.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.

Any uncertainties or questionable aspects of the submitted costume should be brought to the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the legion forum.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

Palpatine's FaceFor 501st approval:

The following key facial features must resemble that of Darth Sidious/The Emperor: Eyebrows/forehead, cheeks, and chin though the use of prosthetic appliances.

Prosthetic appliances must be made from silicone, foam latex, or gelatin.

The color of the prosthetic appliances closely matches the semi-pale flesh tones seen on screen; the face is not completely pale/pure white, nor are there any green or bluish tints.

The prosthetic appliance must be well blended into the skin reducing the noticeable separation between the skin around the eyes and mouth and the appliance.

If desired, a high quality bald cap may be used.

Halloween style masks are NOT allowed; very high end silicone masks that custom fit to the face and allow the full use of facial expressions are allowed.

For level two certification (if applicable):

The teeth should be blackened and browned using tooth enamels in layers to produce a mottled look.

The wrinkles should be softer and sag more for the ROTJ version. ROTS style is pictured.

The area around the eyes should be darker than the rest of the face with pink/red blended in around the eyes.

For level three certification (if applicable):

Palpatine's HandsFor 501st approval:

Hands must be made up with high quality cosmetics and latex old age stipple or prosthetic appliances simulating old age.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For ROTS, the nails should be colored with a yellow base and brown and black at the edges and elongated. For ROTJ, they should match the color of the hands, and not be elongated.

For level three certification (if applicable):

Sith EyesFor 501st approval:

The contact lenses are described as a fiery yellow transitioning into a brilliant red.

While considered an essential part of this character, the contact lens requirement will be waived for 501st acceptance if the applicant cannot wear contact lenses for health related reasons. All persons utilizing contact lenses are encouraged to first see their optometrist for a fitting.

For level two certification (if applicable):

For ROTJ, the iris of the lens should be predominately yellow, with only a small amount of red around the outer border.